Arizona troopers uncovered hundreds of violations during a targeted enforcement effort on commercial vehicles hauling hazardous materials. According to a June 20 statement from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement troopers took part in a a week-long enforcement detail with a focus on Hazardous ...more
28 immigrants found stuffed inside semi truck cab
Twenty nine people were placed under arrest after agents discovered a huge amount of people stuffed inside of one tractor ...more
Here’s what truckers need to know about Colorado chain law going into effect soon
Truckers traveling through Colorado should be aware of chain requirements going into effect in early September.The Colorado Department of Transportation ...more
EPA Announces $115 Million for DERA Grants
The DERA program promotes an array of diesel emissions strategies by working with an array of industry stakeholders. (WendellandCarolyn/Getty Images) ...more
Volvo, Mack EVs Recalled Over Fire Concerns
A Volvo VNR electric truck at a Southern California charging station. (Volvo Trucks) Volvo AB is recalling nearly all battery-powered ...more
No Violations on 81% of CMVs in International Roadcheck
The top five U.S. vehicle out-of-service violation categories included brake systems, tires, defective service brakes, cargo securement and lights. (CVSA) ...more
Electric Vehicle Tech Maker Proterra Files for Bankruptcy
A Proterra charging system. The company also makes EV batteries and electric buses. (Proterra) Proterra Inc., which makes heavy-duty electric ...more
Man accused of using $2.9 million in fraudulent COVID relief funds to start company that deleted emissions controls on big rigs
A Missouri man and his truck repair company were indicted on multiple counts related to ...more
Oklahoma police thank trucker for rescuing toddler wandering in the streets
The Wynnewood Police Department (WPD) recently recognized a truck driver for saving a small child ...more
VIDEO: Would you drive this double-decker container combo?
Australian transportation authorities say that they’ve completed a successful on-road trial of the double-stacked container ...more
Indiana troopers conduct CMV blitz targeting overweight trucks
This week, Indiana State Police (ISP) teamed up with a local sheriff’s office for a ...more
Group asks for help getting home three truckers who passed away OTR this week
The founder of a prominent trucking charity shared a social media post highlighting the plight ...more
VIDEO: Train hauling new vehicles derails massively
Drone video reveals the aftermath of a massive train derailment in Arizona on Wednesday. The ...more
Driver takes hammer to fellow trucker, screwdriver to others, in apparent road rage incident
A truck driver took a hammer to another driver’s truck in an apparent road rage ...more
Motley Crew member had “a f*n blast” playing trucker for a year
A former member of Motley Crew says that he spent a year trucking after his ...more
The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says that a truck driver’s quick thinking and skill ...more
Hyundai Translead CEO Sees Trailer Market Remaining Softer
Sean Kenney took over as Hyundai Translead CEO on July 1. (Hyundai Translead) The new ...more
Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says
A Tesla Model S. George McGee was driving a Model S but not paying attention ...more
I-81 delays expected as crews work to repair two bridges struck by tractor trailers
Drivers are warned to expect substantial delays on Interstate 81 this week as crews work ...more
June Truck Tonnage Ticks Down 0.8% on Annual Basis
Trucks on a highway. American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dipped slightly in June ...more
M&A Trucking Market Weathers 2023 Headwinds
There haven't been too many mergers and acquisitions in 2023, but one notable deal that ...more
VIDEO: Semi truck chase ends with police unleashing K-9 on truck driver attempting to surrender
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) recently released alarming body cam video of a police ...more
Canada Transport Minister Omar Alghabra Steps Down
Alghabra has been transport minister since January 2021. (omaralghabra/youtube) Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said he ...more